Track description

This symposium track delves into the intersection of heterodox economic organizations, technology, and their broader societal implications. Aimed at academics and practitioners examining unconventional organizational forms—such as cooperative enterprises, non-profit organizations, social enterprises, B-Corps, and other mutualistic entities like mutual insurance and housing co-operatives—this track emphasizes how these organizations leverage technology to fulfill non-conventional economic and social objectives. These objectives include promoting social inclusion, advancing environmental sustainability, and alleviating poverty.

The track will provide a comprehensive examination of both the technological and organizational dimensions of these entities. This includes a detailed exploration of governance structures, control rights, financial instruments, capital frameworks, participatory elements, and human resource management practices. The focus will be on how these aspects can be strategically aligned to enhance the adoption and utilization of new technologies. The ultimate goal is to foster a deeper understanding of how these innovative organizational models can contribute to achieving sustainability goals, encompassing economic, social, and environmental dimensions.